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The recommended ratio for dilution is typically three drops of carrier oil Some essential oils should always be
for every single drop of essential oil. As mentioned, the dose for applying diluted when used topically. Always
essential oils topically will vary depending on the individual and their follow usage suggestions for oils like
needs, age, size, and overall health status. When you are first starting out, Cinnamon, Geranium, Lemongrass,
try a few small doses throughout the day instead of a single large dose and Oregano, as they should always
all at once. Start with a small dose (one to two drops.) This dose can be be diluted before topical use.
repeated every four to six hours as necessary. Recommended dilution ratio: 3 drops
How to apply essential
oils topically
Beneficial Areas to Include:
• Neck
of carrier oil to 1 drop of essential oil.
T Forehead
T Neck
T Chest
T Abdomen
T Arms
T Legs
T Feet
• Forehead and temples
• Chest and abdomen
• Arms, legs, bottom of feet
Sensitive Areas to be Avoided:
• Certain facial areas, like the skin around the eyes
• Inner ears and eyes
• Broken, damaged, or injured skin
Other Effective Methods of Topical Application:
• Place a few drops of oil in a warm bath
• Make a hot or cold compress by soaking a cloth in
water, adding two drops of essential oil,
and then apply to the desired area
• Mix a few drops of essential oil with lotion or a
daily moisturizer and apply to the skin
Internal Use
Though internal use has been greatly debated in the essential oil community for years, research continues to
confirm the safety of internal application and validate its many uses. It turns out, essential oils are most likely
already a big part of your daily diet. A large portion of the plants that we consume throughout the course of a
day produce small amounts of essential oil.
How internal usage works
When you ingest an essential oil, it directly enters your blood stream through your gastrointestinal tract, where
it is then transported throughout the rest of your body. As mentioned before, essential oils are lipid soluble,
allowing them to be easily transported to all of your organs—including the brain. Just like everything else we